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SBP Launches Nationwide Survey on User Experience of Digital Payment Services to Enhance Financial Ecosystem

The State Bank of Pakistan rolls out a comprehensive public survey to gather direct user experience feedback on mobile banking apps, digital wallets, and Raast.

BankIslami Launches Homegrown AI Driven FOCUS Platform to Automate Credit Underwriting

BankIslami launches its internally developed FOCUS platform utilizing AI driven automation to digitalize the customer financing journey and credit underwriting.

Symmetry Group Subsidiary Iris Digital Secures Major Rs750 Million Service Agreement with JazzCash

Iris Digital Private Limited executes a three year service agreement with JazzCash to provide digital and creative services contributing Rs250 million annually to Symmetry Group revenues.

Meta Reenters Crypto Space with USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators via Solana and Polygon

Meta launches digital currency payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines using USDC on Solana and Polygon blockchains following new regulatory frameworks.

Meezan Bank Monthly Card Spend Crosses 45 Billion Mark as Digital Payments Surge

Meezan Bank reports a record monthly card spend of 45 billion rupees reflecting a massive shift toward digital transactions and cashless payments in Pakistan.

Justin Sun Files Lawsuit Against Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Over Token Freeze

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial, alleging the Trump-founded venture illegally froze 4 billion WLFI tokens worth 320 million dollars.

Citi Wealth Launches Citi Sky AI Powered by Google DeepMind to Transform Wealth Management

Citi Wealth introduces Citi Sky, an advanced AI member of the Citi Wealth team built with Google Cloud and Gemini technology to provide real-time financial insights.

State Bank of Pakistan Enables Banking Access for Licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers

SBP issues BPRD Circular No. 10 of 2026 allowing banks to open accounts for PVARA-licensed crypto entities under a new regulated digital asset framework.

Raptr Games Appoints Fintech Leader Nameer Khan as Advisor to Drive MENA Region Expansion

Raptr Games welcomes MENA Fintech Association Chairman Nameer Khan as an advisor to lead its expansion and financial tool integration across the Middle East.

Easypaisa Digital Bank Leads Disbursement for Prime Minister Fuel Package 2026

Easypaisa digital bank partners with the Pakistan government to disburse 1.2 billion rupees under the Fuel Package 2026 initiative on April 9 2026.

Iran Demands Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Tanker Tolls During U.S. Ceasefire

Iran implements a digital currency toll system for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz during its 2026 ceasefire with the U.S. requiring Bitcoin for passage.

MCB Bank Partners with Wavetec to Modernize Self-Service Banking via CQuick CDM

MCB Bank Limited collaborates with Wavetec to deploy CQuick Cash Deposit Machines across its network to enhance digital transformation and customer convenience.